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NONPROFIT INVESTORINDEPENDENT RESEARCH FOR PHILANTHROPY SUMMARYCollege Possible College Possible guides motivated, low-income high school students with high potential to achieve college admission and degree completion through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. The program servesNonprofit Investor Rating: approximately 12,000 students, including 2,300 in its core high schoolBUY program, 3,900 in its college program, and 5,400 in college planning workshops. College Possible operates in 35 high schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN (19 schools across 8 districts), Milwaukee, WI (10 schools),Mission Statement Omaha, NE (6 schools), and Portland, OR (startup phase).College Possible is making college admission STRENGTHSand success possible for low-income students ▲ Scalable Operating Model. College Possible has successfully expandedthrough an intensive curriculum of coaching its reach to states outside of Minnesota while managing its operatingand support. expenses relative to its revenue and support intake - total expenses, on a percent-of-revenues basis, declined from 80% in 2009 to 71% in 2011. ▲ Highly Transparent Organization with Robust Data Available. CollegeFinancial Overview Possible representatives were available to discuss any aspect of the$ in 000’s, Fiscal Year Ended August 31 organization, and provided a multitude of meaningful data. For example, in 2009 2010 2011 2011-2012, program participants improved ACT scores by 26%, on average. In addition, 98% of participants who apply to college are admitted.Revenue and Support $3,177 $4,313 $5,703Operating Expenses $2,528 $3,110 $4,025 ▲ Partnership with AmeriCorps. College Possible has a longstanding relationship with AmeriCorps, which has enabled the organization to provide high-quality instructors to lead College Possible’s curriculum and% of Total Revenue: forge strong mentor relationships with students. This partnership has been Program Expenses 66.6% 58.5% 56.3% instrumental in helping its students to achieve college acceptance rates in G&A 7.4% 7.4% 6.6% excess of 95%. Fundraising 5.6% 6.2% 7.6% ▲ Strong National and Regional Recognition. College Possible hasTotal Expenses 79.6% 72.1% 70.6% received several awards in recognition of its positive community impact and is supported by venture philanthropy firm New Profit, Inc.Year Founded: 2000 CAUTIONS ● Decline in Acceptance Rate to Summer Enrichment Programs. The percentage of students admitted to college summer programs declined inContact Details: the 2011-2012 academic year at the Twin Cities and Milwaukee sites. WhileCollege Possible National several factors could have contributed to the decline, additional focus may450 N Syndicate Street, Suite 325 be necessary to improve program effectiveness and parity in programSaint Paul, MN 55104 quality across different sites. ● Increasing Cost per Beneficiary. Despite maintaining its overall expense(651) 917-3525 to revenue ratio, total cost per student increased significantly from $2,019http://www.collegepossible.org per student in 2010 to $2,516 per student in 2011 (25% increase). GivenEIN: 41-1968798 College Possible’s expansion plan, cost per beneficiary will likely increase further, and thus this should be a metric for the organization to closely monitor. Despite the increasing cost per beneficiary, college acceptanceAnalyst: Peter Pan rates have remained stable over the last three years.Peer Review: James Peng, Luke Pryor RECOMMENDATION: BUYPublication Date College Possible supports over 2,300 underprivileged students in its core program across several states, and has demonstrated success in helpingFebruary 5, 2013 students gain acceptance to college. The organization is transparent, has a healthy financial profile, and is supported by an organized corporate governance structure. Thus, NPI rates the organization as a “BUY”. Nonprofit Investor Research | nonprofitinvestor.org

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OVERVIEW OF COLLEGE POSSIBLE’S ACTIVITIESOriginally founded as Admission Possible in 2000 and renamed College Possible in 2012, the organization provides low-income youth with five critical services: (1) academic support through ACT/SAT test preparation; (2) college applicationassistance; (3) financial aid consulting; (4) guidance in transition to college; and, (5) support through college degreecompletion. College Possible was founded by Jim McCorkell, a Minnesota native who personally experienced thedisadvantage of attempting to navigate the admissions and financial aid process as a low-income student.The chart below details the organization’s key milestones since inception:Academic Year Milestone2001 Founded by Jim McCorkell, gained the support of more than 250 donors, and received its first AmeriCorps grant.2002 Served eight public high schools and 240 high school students across the Twin Cities, supproted by 26 part- time AmeriCorps members.2006 Received the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits award for innovation, was featured in the New York Times, and Jim McCorkell was selected as an Ashoka Fellow.2009 President Obama highlighted College Possible in a speech recognizing innovative nonprofits and College Possible won an award for its work from a national college admissions and counseling organization.2011 National office was formed. Served 1,600 juniors and seniors through its core high school program, 3,000 freshmen and sophomores through its college planning workshops and 2,750 high school program graduates through its college programming.2011 Opened new site in Omaha, NE. Served nearly 8,700 students in 28 partner high schools and on nearly 150 campuses nationwide. College Possible was recognized by Mutual of America with the Community Partnership Award and Founder Jim McCorkell received the Elfenwork’s In Harmony with Hope Award.Program OverviewCollege Possible’s core High School Program currently serves 2,300 students, and offers two distinct curriculums for highschool juniors and seniors. The Junior Program provides extensive preparation for the ACT/SAT exam, introducesstudents to college life through campus tours, and assists students with application to summer enrichmentopportunities. These summer enrichment programs are generally offered by public and private colleges in the US, andare specifically catered to high school students. The Senior Program leads students through the college applicationprocess, applications for financial aid and scholarships, and the transition to college.In addition to the core High School Program, the organization also launched the College Program in 2010, which assistsgraduates of College Possible with the transition to college and the completion of a college degree. Lastly, CollegePossible provides college planning workshops to 9th and 10th graders at its partner high schools to discuss post-secondary school options, and includes lessons on the benefits of attending college, how to begin preparing for thecollege admission and financial aid process, and ways to access college planning resources.College Possible believes its key strength is its group of dedicated and well-trained AmeriCorps service professionals,who comprise the majority of the College Possible team. These individuals are typically recent college graduatesdevoted to College Possible’s mission. Of note, College Possible was the first organization in the country to utilizeAmeriCorps to provide intensive college coaching to low-income students; this has proved to be a replicable operatingmodel, and is a major contributor to College Possible’s cost-effectiveness. Currently, there are over 100 AmeriCorpsvolunteers supporting College Possible, and 200 volunteers supporting the College Program. Each year, new AmeriCorpsvolunteers joining College Possible receive three full weeks of training, covering foundational topics such as collegeadmission, financial aid, and effective mentoring of high school and college students. Ongoing training is conducted on aweekly basis. AmeriCorps personnel are paid an annual living allowance of up to $12,000 per year, of which someexpenses are covered by the AmeriCorps federal grant program. College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 2

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Core Program RecruitmentCollege Possible recruits high school sophomores from low-income backgrounds to participate in an intensive two-yearprogram during their junior and senior years of high school. In exchange for their participation, students engage in eighthours of community service annually. Students typically have a GPA of 2.0 or higher and must complete the applicationprocess. Current students report an average household income of less than $25,000 per year. The average student GPAis 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and 89% of students are minorities.Program ExpansionIn 2010, College Possible partnered with global consulting firm McKinsey & Co. to complete a strategic planning processfor a national expansion, with the goal of serving 20,000 annually by 2020. Over the past year, College Possible hasexpanded to Omaha, NE, and most recently to Portland, OR, in Fall 2012. College Possible intends to expand to one newcity per year.In early 2012, College Possible was awarded a grant by New Profit, Inc., a venture philanthropy fund dedicated toinvesting in organizations addressing social issues in education, workforce development, public health, and povertyalleviation. New Profit will be providing College Possible with $1MM over four years, as well as consulting support froma New Profit executive who will serve on College Possible’s Board of Directors. New Profit’s partnership will furtherstrengthen College Possible’s capabilities to replicate its model on a national scale. College Possible joins other high-performing non-profits such as Teach For All (affiliated with Teach for America), and KIPP Schools as grant recipients ofNew Profit.The chart below illustrates College Possible’s growth in the number of students served by year. Core Students Served Pilot of College Programming 2,500 for alumns in college; more than doubles number of 2,250 students served. National expansion 2,000 plan approved by Board. 1,750 1,500 1,250 Reaches budget of $1MM 2,300 1,000 750 1,540 1,600 1,200 1,300 500 1,000 250 550 600 400 450 35 240 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012Operations and GovernanceEach city/site reports to headquarters on a quarterly basis. However, each site is allowed a high level of autonomy, andis managed by a paid full-time executive director and governed by a local board of directors in an advisory capacity.Each executive director is responsible for fundraising to cover the site’s costs, as well as a portion of the nationalorganization’s costs (typically shared services, such as accounting functions). The national organization managesAmeriCorps’s funding, which is distributed to the various sites based on staff size and number of students served. At thenational level, board meetings are held on a quarterly basis.Peer OrganizationsWhile there are a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth, comparableorganizations include College Summit (also a New Profit investee) as well as the Upward Bound Program, CollegeForward, and College Summit (for which NPI recently issued a report). Note that each peer organization has a differentoperating model, thus comparing key social impact and financial metrics may not be applicable. College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 3

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Core High School Program - Juniors (41% of total Program Expenses 1) and Seniors (35% of total Program Expenses)Students participating in the program attend approximately 320 hours of afterschool programming throughout the 11thand 12th grades. The majority of the program staff, or “coaches,” consist of AmeriCorps members, many of whom arerecent college graduates. Each coach leads a cohort of approximately 30–40 students, which is divided into smallergroups of 10–15 to provide opportunities for small group mentoring and to facilitate personal relationships withparticipants.The Junior Program consists of 33 sessions and covers the following topics: researching colleges, resume-building,intensive ACT preparation, personal finance/budgeting, letters of recommendation, financial aid, and applying forsummer programs.The Senior Program consists of 27 sessions and covers the following topics: intensive college application preparation,including writing personal statements, managing the letter of recommendation process, interview preparation, andfinancial aid and scholarship applications. The Senior Program also devotes time to the topics of transitioning to college– stress management, campus/housing life, student loans, and creating/managing a budget.College Program (19% of total Program Expenses)In 2009, College Possible pioneered the College Program, geared towards guiding College Possible graduates with theirtransition to college and completion of a college degree. College coaches, serving as AmeriCorps members, helpstudents find and connect with existing resources available on their campuses. Coaches also guide studentsin overcoming common obstacles to remaining enrolled, such as renewing the FAFSA and balancing homework andsocial obligations. Coaches organize workshops and events that develop professional skills and provide assistance inlocating internships.There are 150 college students currently enrolled in the College Program, and most communication between coachesand students is conducted electronically via text, email, Facebook, or phone calls. College Possible expects this programto evolve over time as it identifies the most effective means to ensure that students remain enrolled and graduatecollege. This College Program is a key differentiator among other similar non-profit organizations, as College Possiblenot only helps students gain acceptance to college, but also supports its students through the completion of college.College Planning Workshop (5% of total Program Expenses)College Possible provides college planning workshops to 9th and 10th graders at its partner high schools to ensure thatunderclassmen are aware of their postsecondary options while they still have time to prepare for them. The curriculumincludes lessons on the benefits of attending college, preparing for the college admission and financial aid process,and ways to access college planning resources.In addition to reaching a large number of students with college access information, college planning workshops offercurrent College Possible seniors a valuable leadership opportunity. Seniors, who serve as compelling messengers to theirpeers, complete a training process on workshop facilitation before helping AmeriCorps members lead underclassmenthrough the interactive workshop curriculum.PROGRAM RESULTS AND EFFECTIVENESSCollege Possible employs a variety of metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of its programs, including the following:percentage increase in ACT scores, percentage of students who apply to summer enrichment programs, percentage ofstudents who apply to college, scholarship dollars earned during students’ senior year, and college graduation rate.1 Percentage breakout of total Program Expenses is estimates provided by College Possible for the fiscal year ended 2011. College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 4

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NPI focused on five key data points evidencing the success of College Possible’s efforts. Note: data provided by CollegePossible.ACT ScoresTwin Cities  For the 2011-2012 academic year, students’ averageAcademic # of Percentage ACT score improved 28% in the Twin Cities site. SimilarYear Students Baseline Final Increase score increases took place in Milwaukee (20%) and new2011-12 786 15 19.1 28% site, Omaha (13%).2010-11 710 14.9 18.6 25%  The average percentage increase in ACT scores have remained relatively consistent over the past three2009-10 730 14.4 18 25% years, with scores in the Twin Cities ranging betweenMilwaukee 25% and 28%, and the Milwaukee site ranging betweenAcademic # of Percentage 17% and 20%.Year Students Baseline Final Increase  Though there are various factors contributing to the2011-12 188 15 18 20% magnitude of score improvement among students,2010-11 170 15 17.6 17% College Possible can seek to bridge the gap in average2009-10 89 14.7 17.46 19% score increases between the Twin Cities sites and other locations.OmahaAcademic # of PercentageYear Students Baseline Final Increase2011-12 74 15.6 17.6 13%Summer Program Applications/Acceptances (2009-2012) Summer Enrichment ProgramsTwin Cities  In an encouraging sign, the percentage ofAcademic % students applying to summer enrichmentYear # Students # Applied % Applied # Admitted Admitted programs increased at each site between2011-12 786 606 77% 375 62% 2009 and 2011.2010-11 710 579 82% 446 77%  In the Twin Cities region, for students who2009-10 730 473 65% 329 70% applied to summer programs, 62% wereMilwaukee admitted to a program, while 41% ofAcademic % students in the Milwaukee site wereYear # Students # Applied % Applied # Admitted Admitted admitted. In both cases, this represented a2011-12 188 135 72% 55 41% decline from the prior year.2010-11 170 141 83% 79 56%2009-10 89 46 52% 33 72%OmahaAcademic %Year # Students # Applied % Applied # Admitted Admitted2011-12 74 46 62% 36 78%  The percentage of students admitted to summer programs declined in the 2011-2012 academic year: in the Twin Cities, the 62% acceptance rate declined from 77% in the prior year, and 70% in the year before. Similarly, in Milwaukee, the 41% acceptance rate declined from 56% in the prior year, and 72% in the year before. While several factors could contribute to the decline in acceptance rates, including the variability in composition of programs in which students elected to apply (i.e. more competitive summer programs), additional focus may be necessary to improve program effectiveness and improve parity in program quality across different sites. College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 5

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College Applications/Acceptances (2009-2012) College ApplicationsTwin Cities  College Possible boasts very successful 4-Yr. 2-Yr. Total % of TotalAcademic # College % of Admits to College % of Admits to College College college acceptance rates among its students,Year Students Admits 4-Yr. Colleges Admits 2-Yr. Colleges Admits Admits with 98% of Twin Cities students gaining2011-12 668 630 94% 26 4% 656 98% acceptance to colleges (2-year and 4-year2010-11 676 615 91% 45 7% 660 98% institutions) on average over the past three2009-10 667 610 91% 44 7% 654 98% years, and a 95% acceptance rate forMilwaukee 4-Yr. 2-Yr. Total % of Total Milwaukee students.Academic # College % of Admits to College % of Admits to College College  The top five college institutions for CollegeYear Students Admits 4-Yr. Colleges Admits 2-Yr. Colleges Admits Admits Possible students are: University of2011-12 159 146 92% 5 3% 151 95% Minnesota-Twin Cities; Augsburg College2010-11 84 75 89% 6 7% 81 96%2009-10 53 43 81% 7 13% 50 94% (private liberal arts college in Minneapolis); St. Paul College and Minneapolis Community, and Technical College (both communityCollege Possible Student Retention Rate (2009-2012) colleges); and St. Catherine’s UniversityTwin Cities (private, all women’s liberal arts college in St. Juniors Seniors Paul).Beginning Ending Retention Beginning Ending Retention  Students who decide to enroll in two-year804 785 98% 704 668 95% programs tend to enroll at St. Paul College729 710 97% 723 676 93% and Minneapolis Technical.738 733 99% 688 667 97%Milwaukee Juniors SeniorsBeginning Ending Retention Beginning Ending Retention148 148 100% 169 159 94%171 170 99% 92 84 91%95 93 98% 53 53 100%Omaha JuniorsBeginning Ending Retention74 74 100%College Possible Retention Rate  Nearly all students (Juniors and Seniors) who participate in College Possible remain with the program. Although NPI does not have visibility into the reasons for those students who do not complete the College Possible program, it can be reasonably inferred that retention rates over 90% reflect the value students attribute to College Possible.Conclusion: Based on the information presented above, College Possible has been highly effective in helping studentsgain acceptance to two-year and four-year colleges, with an acceptance rate in excess of 95% across its Twin Cities andMilwaukee sites. Integral to this success is the organization’s ability to improve its students’ ACT scores between 25%and 28% in the Twin Cities sites, and between 17% and 20% at the Milwaukee site. Areas for improvement for theprogram include: striving to achieve results at other sites similar to those at the Twin Cities sites with respect toimprovement in ACT scores; and improving the application rate among high school juniors to summer enrichmentprograms, as well as acceptance rate to such programs.In addition to the above merics, four third-party studies have been conducted on College Possible (which can be foundon its website) since its inception. These studies are summarized below:  Comparative Historical Analysis of Admission Possible 2007-2009, by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government: Among students admitted to the Admission Possible program, 76% enrolled in college and 58% enrolled in a four-year college. In addition, students of Admission Possible were 30% more likely to enroll in college than students who applied but were not admitted to Admission Possible. Further, the study compared students who were admitted to Admission Possible with a “lesser” rating by program staff with students who College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 6

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were not admitted despite receiving the highest possible rating from program staff: the students admitted to Admission Possible were 20% more likely to enroll in college than those who were not admitted (66% vs. 46%).  An Investment Letter for Minnesota Philanthropists, supported by the One Percent Club2, 2005: This four- page letter summarizes the return on investment (ROI) Admission Possible provides to its community. The study calculates that, based on a 5% discount rate, Admission Possible provides an 8% ROI over five years, a 93% ROI over 10 years, and a 300% return to the community over 40 years.  Wilder Research Foundation 3, 2005: This report had four key findings: (1) 100% of the 246 students in the senior program were admitted to college; (2) 91% enrolled in college in fall 2005; (3) 61% were awarded scholarships totaling $857,369, with an average award of $6,168; and (4) 83% of students performed community service in the past year.  Success at Every Step: How 23 Programs Support Youth on the Path to College and Beyond, American Youth Policy Forum, 2009: This 239-page report highlighted Admission Possible as one of three nonprofit organizations as a “Program to Watch”.TRANSPARENCYThe College Possible website contains many resources, including third-party studies conducted on the organization,detailed annual reports, and descriptions of the services provided by College Possible. Contact information for all keypersonnel including the management team and board of directors information is also available. In addition, NPIcontacted Emily Jacobs, Communications Manager, and Traci Kirtley, Director of Programming and Evaluation, duringthe writing of this report. Both individuals were responsive and provided detailed program information and statistics toNPI upon request. Lastly, Form 990s and the most recent audit are available for download via GuideStar. Thus, NPIbelieves that College Possible provides a high degree of operational transparency.FINANCIAL OVERVIEWCollege Possible’s historical annual financial statements have been audited by Eide Bailly, a regional accounting firmserving most states in the Western US, including the Upper Midwest region. College Possible utilizes a cloud-basedfinancial management and accounting software called Intacct, generally used by small and medium-sized businesses.Fiscal year ending 8/31/12 results will be available in January 2013. Revenue Mix Over Time 2011 Revenue Mix$ in 000s 2% 1% $6,000.0 $5,702.8 1% 1% $5,000.0 $4,312.7 $4,000.0 $3,176.8 19% $3,000.0 $2,000.0 76% $1,000.0 $0.0 2009 2010 2011 Contributions & Grants Government Grants Service Fees Contributions & Grants Government Grants Consortium Fees In-kind Contributions Consortium Fees Investment Income Service Fees In-kind Contributions Investment Income76% of College Possible’s revenues are funded by corporations, foundations, community organizations, and individuals.The chart below reflects a non-comprehensive list of donors. College Possible is also a beneficiary of multi-year grants,listed below; these multi-year grants, averaging three years in length, represent a recurring source of revenue and are2 The One Percent Club consist of wealthy Minnesotans who pledge to donate 1% of their net worth to charities each year.3 The Wilder Research Foundation is part of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to direct service, and research and communityinitiatives to address the needs of vulnerable people in Saint Paul and the surrounding metro area. College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 7

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suggestive of these donors’ confidence in the quality of College Possible’s programs. Over the past three years, averagedonor retention rate was 61%. The organization has successfully increased its revenues each year, growing 39% to$4.3MM in 2010, and 32% to $5.7MM in 2011. Corporations, Foundations, & Community Organizations $250,000+ $25,000 - $99,999 Multi-Year Grants Amount DurationGreat Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation 3M Foundation The Kresge Foundation $750,000 3 yearsThe Kresge Foundation General Mills Foundation The Cargill Foundation $300,000 2 yearsTG Public Benefit Grant Program Greater Twin Cities United Way The Morning Foundation $220,000 6 years The Medtronic Foundation Greater Twin Cities United Way $150,000 3 years $150,000 - $249,999 The Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation $150,000 3 yearsBest Buy Children’s Foundation The Donaldson Foundation Medtronic Foundation $100,000 2 yearsThe Cargill Foundation Greater Milwaukee Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation $75,000 3 years Otto Bremer Foundation The George Family Foundation $30,000 2 years $100,000 - $149,999 The Saint Paul FoundationThe Minneapolis Foundation Ecolab FoundationI.A. O’Shaughnessy Foundation ING FoundationThe Travelers Companies, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Foundation Piper Jaffray Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation USA Funds Expense Breakdown Over Time Expenses Breakdown Over Time$ in 000  Total expenses have increased over the past three years as College Possible expanded its operations. On$4,500.0 $2,527.5 $4,025.2 90%$4,000.0 $3,109.5 80% an absolute dollar basis, total expenses increased 23%, 83.7%$3,500.0 81.1% 79.8% 70% or $582k, to $3.1MM in 2010, and 29%, or $916k, to$3,000.0 60% $4.0MM in 2011.$2,500.0 50%$2,000.0 40%  Over the past three fiscal years, program expenses$1,500.0 30% have consistently comprised approximately 80% of$1,000.0 20% total expenses. $500.0 10% $0.0 0% Expense Margins 2009 2010 2011  As a percentage of revenues, total expenses declined Program Services General & Administrative 9% from 80% in 2009 to 71% in 2011. Fundraising Program Expense % of Total Exp.  Fundraising expenses on a percent-of-revenue basis increased 2% from 6% in 2009 to 8% in 2011, as Expense Margin Analysis greater resources were employed to generate additional contributions.Fiscal Year Ended August 31 2009 2010 2011 Cost per Beneficiary Program Costs as a % of Total Expenses 83.7% 81.1% 79.8%  As College Possible expands its program and supports a G&A as a % of Total Expenses 9.2% 10.3% 9.4% Fundraising as a % of Total Expenses 7.0% 8.6% 10.8% growing number of students, the cost per beneficiary has increased significantly from $2,019 per student in Program Costs as a % of Total Revenues 66.6% 58.5% 56.3% 2010 (4% growth over 2009), to $2,516 per student in G&A as a % of Total Revenues 7.4% 7.4% 6.6% Fundraising as a % of Total Revenues 5.6% 6.2% 7.6% 2011 (25% increase in cost over 2010). This is primarily Fundraising as a % of Support Revenues 5.8% 6.4% 7.9% due to two factors: the recent site expansion to Total Expenses as a % of Total Revenues 79.6% 72.1% 70.6% Omaha, NE, which serves approximately 74 students, and the organization’s expanded commitment to supporting College Possible alumni over their college Cost per Beneficiary careers. Given College Possible’s expansion plan, cost per beneficiary will likely increase, and thus this should 2009 2010 2011 be a metric for the organization to closely monitor.Core Number of Students 1,300 1,540 1,600 Total Expenses $2,527,484 $3,109,518 $4,025,177Cost Per Student $1,944 $2,019 $2,516 College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 8

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KEY PERSONNEL BIOSJim McCorkell, Founder and CEO Jim is responsible for all day-to-day management and operational issues, leadingstrategic organizational development, raising funds, coordinating communications and building relationships withpartner organizations. In 1999, Jim received a Master’s of Public Administration from Harvard University’s KennedySchool of Government where he studied nonprofit management, strategic organizational development, and therelationship between race, poverty and gender. Prior to Harvard, he received a B.A. from Carleton College with honors in1990, and an M.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1995.Jim’s motivation for founding College Possible stems from his own experience. His parents did not graduate from highschool—though they ultimately earned G.E.D.s—and he experienced first-hand the disadvantage of attempting tonavigate the admissions and financial aid process as a low-income student. Through the help of his family, teachers,friends, and several scholarships, however, he was able to receive a first-class higher education and all the opportunitiesit affords. He now wants to help give that same opportunity to other disadvantaged students.Born and raised in Minnesota, Jim is familiar with the Twin Cities’ nonprofit and philanthropic communities. He workedpreviously with City Year, a national nonprofit public service and youth development organization headquartered inBoston, where he managed the organization’s strategic development. Prior to City Year, he worked on U.S. Senator PaulWellstone’s reelection campaign in 1995-96 as Deputy Finance Director and he managed former U.S. Attorney DavidLillehaug’s statewide campaign for Minnesota Attorney General in 1998.Jim was elected an Ashoka fellow in 2006. Ashoka recognizes and supports leading social entrepreneurs throughout theworld. In 2005, Jim received the "Spirit of Carleton Award" from Carleton College for his efforts to help low-incomestudents prepare for college. In May 2006, he was chosen as one of the top "40 under 40" young professionals by theMinneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. In 2007, Jim received the first ever Community Luminary Award from GeneralElectric. In 2009, College Possible was recognized by President Obama in a speech highlighting innovative nonprofits andreceived national awards from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the NationalCollege Access Network (NCAN). In 2011, Jim received the In Harmony with Hope Award from the ElfenworksFoundation for a social innovation creating real change in the world and College Possible was honored with theCommunity Partnership Award from Mutual of America. Jim was the sole recipient of the Harvard Universitys KennedySchool of Government Alumni Achievement Award in 2012.Jim has served on the board of directors for several nonprofits including the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Growth &Justice and the Girl Scouts - St. Croix Valley. He currently serves on the board of directors for Youth Frontiers. Jim lives inSt. Paul with his wife, Dr. Christine Greenhow, a co-founder and former Board Member and former College Possibledirector of teaching and learning, their son, Jack, and their dog, Molly.Kim Moore Bailey, Chief Operating Officer Kim is responsible for all internal operations of the organization andsupports the leadership of the program delivery sites. In addition, Kim is actively engaged in supporting the execution ofthe strategic objectives identified to support the organization’s growth plan.Kim joined the College Possible team in April of 2012, bringing over 15 years of leadership experience in government andthe nonprofit sector, as well as a dedication to establishing strategic partnerships, driving community engagement, andcreating opportunities within the surrounding community.Kim began her work in programming, planning and management as a facilitator with the Chicago Park District. In 2003,Kim was appointed by Mayor John Hickenlooper as the manager of Denver’s Parks and Recreation. In this cabinetposition, Kim oversaw the complete operations of the department and reported directly to the mayor. In 2008, Kimjoined Outward Bound Inc. as Vice President of Centers and Strategy, playing an integral role in implementing theirstrategic vision for growing program delivery sites in urban communities. Under Kim’s leadership, the Centers grew from College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 10

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two to seven across the country by building partnerships, remaining focused on the impact of Outward Boundprogramming on urban youth, and galvanizing community volunteers.Kim received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northeastern University, a master’s degree in counseloreducation from New York University, and has taken numerous graduate level courses in Educational Policy and UrbanDesign and Planning. Kim is a renowned professional in the areas of youth and program development and has presentedat many conferences and is currently active on several nonprofit boards.OTHER THIRD PARTY RATINGS • Charity Navigator rates College Possible a 65.7 out of 70 total possible points, equating to 4 out of 4 stars. • GreatNonprofits rates College Possible 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 35 user reviews. • Philanthropedia. The sole recommender highlighted College Possible’s strong management, excellent financial controls, and touts College Possible’s ability to help inner city students prepare for college admission.College Possible is not currently covered by GiveWell.GET INVOLVEDThere are several volunteer opportunities available, and vary by location. Volunteers can support the following areas: • Mentor: Mentor a college-bound teen, or volunteer via AmeriCorps. • Office Support: College Possible welcomes volunteers who are familiar with graphic design, photography, legal services, HR, marketing, accounting/finance, and reception. • Annual Opportunities: Support one or more of College Possible’s three major events, held annually: Make a Difference Day (largest community service event of the year), Spring Service Day, and Graduation Day. • Fundraising / External Relations: Become a donor, host a fundraiser, conduct donor research, build donor relations, participate in mailings and follow-up calls, or serve as an advocate within your workplace.Donations to College Possible can be made directly via the College Possible website.DISCLOSURESPeter Pan certifies that he does not have any affiliation with College Possible and has never made a donation to the organization.Additionally, Peter Pan has not supported directly competing organizations in a greater capacity than a nominal donation. NPIanalysts and NPI as an organization do not receive any form of compensation from reviewed charities.This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for donations. While the reliability of informationcontained in this report has been assessed by NPI, NPI makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness, except withrespect to the Disclosure Section of the report. Any opinions expressed herein reflect our judgment as of the date of the materialsand are subject to change without notice. NPI has no obligation to update, modify or amend any report or to otherwise notify areader thereof in the event that any matter stated herein, or any opinion, projection, forecast or estimate set forth herein, changesor subsequently becomes inaccurate, or if research on the subject organization is withdrawn.Opinions and recommendations in our reports do not take into account specific reader circumstances, objectives, or needs. Therecipients of our reports must make their own independent decisions regarding any organization mentioned by NPI. College Possible | Nonprofit Investor Research 11